Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 5:35 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for John 5:35 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 5 verse 35 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.”
John 5:35 (KJV)
Commentary on John 5:35
Jesus characterizes John as 'a burning and a shining light'—burning with Holy Spirit fire, shining with reflected glory. The past tense 'ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light' indicates their initial enthusiasm had waned. Popular enthusiasm for prophets often proves superficial, fading when their message confronts sin or demands change.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 5:35
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“as to a lamp shining in a dark place”
“that he might testify about the light”
“among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.”
“child”
“all of Judea”
“knowing that he was a righteous and holy man”
“this is he who hears the word”
“Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John”
“many of his disciples went back”
“and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit”